Frequently Asked Questions
List of Required Documents for Passport Application:
Proof of Date of Birth: Please provide a birth certificate and educational documents as evidence of your date of birth.
Address Proof: Verification will be conducted based on the provided address proof, and the passport will be dispatched to the current address mentioned.
Identity Proof: Acceptable identity proof documents include PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voters ID, Driver’s License, Old Passport, Ration Card, etc.
- Apply for passport.
- Fill Passport form online.
- Appointment Booking Process.
- Submit an Application at PSK.
- Check Application Status.
FAQs on Reissue of Passport
What should I do in the event that I have an emergency and must return to India but my passport is lost?
The ‘Emergency Certificate’ will enable you to travel to India. You would need to get in touch with the relevant mission or post of the nation you wish to return to in order to do so.
What is the process in India for getting a new passport?
You must download the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) form and the e-form from the Passport Seva website in order to apply for a reissue of your passport. Once the essential information has been correctly filled out, these forms must be presented to the passport office with the requisite documents.
How much time does it take to have an Indian passport renewed?
The full application procedure for a passport reissue typically takes fifteen days. On the other hand, the complete process takes seven to ten days if the application is filled out in tatal manner.
Is a police check necessary before a passport can be issued again?
The passport office’s records and the resources that are available will determine the answer to the inquiry in major part.
What happens to my passport number if I reissue one?
No, only the validity will be extended upon reissuance; the passport number will remain unchanged.
Will my passport number change post it is reissued?
No, your passport number will not change post it is reissued.
